]]>Here we go! We have one last chance to play NFL DFS. That’s right, it’s the Super Bowl Llll Showdown and Draft Kings has a ton of contests with big prizes up for grabs. So, how do we get our hands on some of that dough? Well, I have a couple of ideas on how to go about doing just that. In this article, I’ll go through some of my strategies for playing the Super Bowl Llll Showdown on Draft Kings and highlight a few players that are in the best positions to help your lineups cash.

Top Options and Strategies for the Super Bowl Lll Showdown Slate on Draft Kings

Super Bowl Llll Showdown Strategy

When building showdown lineups there are a couple of things to take into consideration. First, is contest selection. Build your lineup for the contest that you are playing in. If you’re playing low entry or cash games, then you should try to roster the players with proven track records and dependable workload. However, if you’re playing in high entry GPP tournaments, then you need to get a little contrarian. The bigger the contest the more contrarian you can be.

There are two ways to go about building contrarian lineups. One way to go about it is to just roster a player that typically isn’t very involved in their teams game plans. Someone like New England Patriots fullback James Develin (400), for instance. Develin is certainly not a popular player for DFS and for good reason. He typically doesn’t see much production, if any, from week to week, so he is sure to be low owned. Now imagine if you put him in a lineup (at sub-5% ownership) and he scores two touchdowns in the big game. You’re going to have a big advantage over all the contestants that don’t have him in their lineups. That’s one way to be contrarian.

The other way to build a contrarian lineup is to build your lineup without using all of the salary cap. This is a good strategy but one that has become more widely used lately so you will have to leave quite a bit of salary on the table in order to truly be contrarian, at least 600. The good thing about building your lineup this way is you can roster regular contributors regardless of projected ownership. When using this strategy the more money you leave on the table, the more likely you will have an original lineup. If you’re playing in the Milly Maker or a contest of similar size, it might be a good idea to deploy both contrarian strategies in the hopes of having an original lineup.

However, you decide to build your lineups, the most important thing is that they finish with more points than your opponents. This brings me to my final point. Football is all about matchups. Figure out who you think has the best matchup and exploit it. Put that player in the captain spot and try to capitalize on the 1.5x points that player will receive.

Best Plays for the Super Bowl Llll Showdown Slate

Captain Spot

There are a few players to consider here. The first and most obvious is Tom Brady (15,900). If the Rams are able to slowdown the Patriots run game, then that puts the ball in Brady’s hands. Under this scenario, it would make sense to also roster a few of Brady’s pass-catchers in the lineup to capitalize on some of their correlating production.

Now, Let’s say that the Rams aren’t able to slow down the Patriots run game. This would make Sony Michel (10,200) a great option for the captain spot. At his price it’s hard not to love him. Michel has three 100+ yard games in his last four and has been handed the ball 53 times in the Patriots last two playoff games. So, if you think that the Patriots are going to win, Michel makes a lot of sense here. And, he will cost you less, saving you some salary to grab some more top-tier players with.

On the Rams side of this game, I’m looking at Todd Gurley (13,500) for the captain spot. The Patriots have been stout against the run this season. However, they have been gashed by running backs in the passing game. This plays into Gurley’s strength as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. If the Rams can get Gurley going in this game, it could be a long day for the Patriots defense and a good day for all of those with him in their captain spot

The fact that Gurley was basically left out of the second half action in the NFC Championship game only makes him more appealing as a GPP play. We’ve all seen what Gurley can do when he is fed the ball, and in his press conferences Sean McVay has already alluded to doing just that in Super Bowl Llll.

Flex Options

Edelman is pricey, but he is worth paying up for. Especially, if you plan on playing Brady in your lineup. Brady’s top target, Edelman should see his typical 8-12 passes in this game and is always a threat to score as well. Now, it would make some sense to fade Edelman in some high entry GPP contest lineups with the hope that avoiding his likely high ownership and high cost will payoff. However, if I’m playing cash or a lower entry GPP tournament (1000- contestants), then I want Edelman, with his projected volume, in my lineup.

While the Rams were not great at defending the run at times this year, one thing that they did do well, was defend running backs in the passing game. However, White is an exceptional receiver out of the backfield. When he and Brady get into a rhythm, they can carve-up just about any defense in the league.

One thing to note here is, if you’re playing a single lineup in a high entry GPP, it probably makes sense to only play one Patriots running back. If you decide to go with White, then it would make sense to fade Michel. The logic being, that if the Patriots need to use White in the passing game a lot, that probably means that Michel isn’t dominated on the ground. It also makes sense to pair White with Brady to capitalize on their correlating production. However, if you’re playing multiple lineups, there’s reasoning to roster both Patriots backs in a few of them because there are some scenarios in which both players could have big games.

Of all the Patriots passing targets, Gronkowski has the best matchup of the bunch. He showed all the critics that he still had something left in the tank when he was called upon in the second half of the AFC championship game. If the Patriots look to exploit mismatches in the passing game, Gronk vs. the Rams linebackers seems like a good matchup to exploit. Gronk also provides some salary relief while still offering some upside, although, he has shown a significantly low floor in the second half of the season. For that reason, Gronk is a good GPP play but probably a little too risky for cash game lineups.

Bill Belichick is famous for taking away his opponent’s key players and forcing them to win with their secondary options. There is a good chance that the Patriots secondary focuses their efforts on Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks leaving Reynolds in single coverage, almost forcing Jared Goff to throw to him. Because of this, if the Rams end up taking to the air, Reynolds could have himself a big game in Super Bowl Llll.

Dorsett is a nice bargain play that has had a good floor recently (he scored a touchdown in each of the last 3 games) and offers high upside for GPP’s. There’s a good chance that he will be lined up across from Marcus Peters who can be burned at times when he tries to guess what the quarterback is doing. Peters is especially susceptible to double moves. With his blazing speed, Dorsett should be able to shake loose for a couple of big plays. If you spend up at other spots, it makes sense to look to Dorsett for the salary relief and upside that he can provide.

I hope you enjoyed the content this season. I plan on writing periodically throughout the offseason and I look forward to getting back at it next summer. If you enjoy my writing, please sign up for FFPS email alerts to have my new articles sent to your email once they are published. You can also follow me on Twitter @ffps_pat and Facebook at Fantasy Football Pro Strategies. Good luck to you on Sunday and have a great offseason.

]]>https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/dfs-super-bowl-llll-showdown-slate-strategy/feed/0780Top Options Draft Kings NFL Conference Championshipshttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/top-options-draft-kings-nfl-conference-championships/
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:01:52 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=769Here we go! This week we have two games and four teams to choose players from for our daily fantasy…

]]>Here we go! This week we have two games and four teams to choose players from for our daily fantasy lineups on the Draft Kings NFL Conference Championships slate. Through my matchup analysis, I found some matchups that are worth exploiting this week. I also found an interesting stat. The last time these teams faced each other, which was earlier this season, the highest scoring defenses were the Chiefs and Patriots who both scored 0 DK points (The Saints and Rams both scored -2 DK points in their head to head earlier this season). These teams are all about offense, so load up on those playmakers.

In this article, I’ll give you the players that I feel are in the best positions to provide optimal value for our DFS lineups, along with a blurb on why I like each player. I’ll also highlight a few value plays that could provide some salary relief and decent returns. Here are the players that have the most appeal this week on the Draft Kings NFL Conference Championships Slate. Player pricing and stats found at Draft Kings.

Top Options for the Draft Kings NFL Conference Championships Slate

New England Patriots running back James White (28) (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)

Top Options

Quarterbacks

The last time these two teams met in week seven of this season Brees had 346 yards passing and four touchdowns. Another shootout is certainly possible this time around. Both of the teams in this matchup have high-octane offenses that have the ability to strike quick. With a potential shootout on tap, at home in the Mercedes Dome, I think Brees is the best bet to be the highest scoring quarterback on the slate. I think you can stack Brees with Michael Thomas and Kamara, or leave Thomas out and plug-in someone like Ted Ginn to be a little contrarian.

I like Goff for similar reasons to why I like Brees. He’ll be playing indoors, in the matchup with the highest Vegas points total, and he will need to outperform or try to keep pace with Brees and the Saints offense. This game has extreme shootout potential, as evident by their 45-35 game in week seven of this season and Goff comes equipped for the task at hand. I’m happy to take the salary cap relief that Goff provides this week as the lowest priced starting quarterback on the slate. By using Goff, it helps us to fit some of the higher priced running backs and receivers in our lineups, which is where most of the points in our lineups are likely to come from.

Running Backs

Kamara had a somewhat down game last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hopefully, that will drive down his ownership a little bit this week when facing the L.A. Rams. With his abilities as a runner and pass-catcher out of the backfield, you can bet that Kamara will see his fair share of touches. Plus, he’s a threat to break a big play at any time. Kamara’s involvement in the passing game is where he can really tip the scales in your favor when wracking up the PPR points. Furthermore, regardless of game-flow, Kamara should remain a key part of the Saints offensive attack. If the Saints have a lead, he will be running the ball. If they get behind, then Kamara can be used as a pass-catcher. Win-win!

Williams has undoubtedly locked up the lead running back position for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s a duel-threat running back that the Chiefs love getting the ball to in space. With Kelce and Hill garnering a lot of attention from defenses, Williams seems to always be open underneath. Williams has caught 19 passes in his last four games for 142 yards and one touchdown. Furthermore, his production in the run game has also been stellar. His duel-purpose usage makes him a good option for DFS and especially on Draft Kings with the PPR scoring. Whether the Chiefs are up big, or in a close game, Williams will remain in the lineup and be a key cog in the Chiefs offensive attack.

White loves the playoffs. After going ballistic in last years playoffs, he kicked off this year’s playoffs with another big game. For some reason, Draft Kings continues to price White too low. Last week alone, White saw 15 targets and had 12 receptions. He operates as one of Tom Brady’s top two targets in the New England Patriots passing game and once again, should remain heavily involved regardless of game-flow. Here’s one last nugget on White, he has scored nine touchdowns in his last five playoff games. Seems like someone we will want in our lineups.

Wide Receivers

Hill is the second highest priced receiver on this slate and for good reason. When Hill gets going, he has game-wrecking potential. His speed and catching abilities make him almost ungaurdable. That’s right, he’s so electric and exciting that he forces us to stretch the English language in an attempt to describe his talents. The Chiefs use him in the passing game, run game, and as a punt returner. He should have plenty of opportunities to make plays, as I expect the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes to look to Hill early and often in this game.

When it comes to production from a wide receiver, Edelman is as steady as they come. He has six or more receptions in five of his last six games and has scored 16 or more DK points in all of his last five. Since Josh Gordon left, Edelman has retaken the number one receiver spot and has produced at a high level. I expect more of the same this week when the Patriots take on the Chiefs in Kansas City.

Cooks provides us with some nice salary relief while still offering good upside. If the Saints and Rams, do get into a shootout, chances are Cooks will play a sizable role in keeping the Rams offense in the fight. Although he will see coverage from Marshon Lattimore, Cooks is shifty enough to create separation. Furthermore, Cooks is often set in motion pre-snap, which can help to optimize his matchups at times by changing who he lines up against. Rams coach Sean McVay is great at misleading defenses and scheming players open with his play calling, so Cooks should have plenty of opportunities to make plays in this playoff matchup versus his old team. I also think that Robert Woods is a good option this week and don’t mind stacking Goff with both of his top wideouts in some GPP lineups.

Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce (87)(Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire)

Tight Ends

Kelce is really the only viable tight end on this slate. So, if you play multiple lineups you definitely need some exposure to him. However, Kelce’s salary is a bit cost prohibitive this week I would prefer to spend that kind of salary elsewhere, like on wideouts and running backs that cost less and have steadier recent production. It should be noted that the Patriots held Kelce to 11.1 DK points in their earlier meeting this season. Bill Belichick typically tries to take away the player that he perceives as the biggest threat. Therefore, I think the strategy with Kelce is to use him in the lineups that you are not going to use Hill in, and vice-versa.

The rest of the tight ends

If you intend to use a tight end outside of Kelce, you may as well pick a name out of a hat. Now, I’m not saying it’s necessarily a bad idea to fade Kelce. After all, his salary is pretty high and he is certain to have high ownership. Rob Gronkowski (the best of the rest) offers some salary relief, however, his upside is not what it used to be. The other option is to roster one of the Rams or Saints tight ends. This is where the names in the hat come in to play, as all the remaining tight ends are hit-or-miss options. All kidding aside, I currently rank the remaining tight ends, not named Kelce or Gronkowski, in this order: Tyler Higbee, Gerald Everett, Josh Hill.

Defenses

New Orleans Saints (2700)

Kansas City Chiefs (2500)

Finding Value on Draft Kings NFL Conference Championships Slate

Value options are players priced 4K or less on Draft Kings that could provide some salary relief while also being productive. If you decide that you’re going to play guys like Kelce and Mahomes, then you’re going to need some salary relief somewhere else in your lineup. Here are some players that will provide that salary relief, that also have a chance to outperform their salary on Draft Kings NFL Conference Championships Slate.

]]>769Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs Strategyhttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/draft-kings-nfl-divisional-playoffs-strategy/
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:33:19 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=756This week, unlike last week, we have some serious firepower to work with on Draft Kings. Left in the hunt…

]]>This week, unlike last week, we have some serious firepower to work with on Draft Kings. Left in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy are some of the top offenses in the NFL. So, how do we approach the lineup build this weekend? Fortunately, I have some strategies to help. One for cash and one for GPP’s. Read on to find out more about my strategies for building DFS lineups and see my top options for the Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs Slate.

Top Options for the Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs Slate

Cash Game Strategy Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs

This week, unlike last week, there are enough good options across this slate that you can play cash-games the same way you would during the regular season. Meaning, diversify your lineup. Roster as many good options from across the player field that you can. Play the chalk that can kill you, avoid stacking too many players from one team, and aim to roster reliable players. Here are some cash lineup options for the Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs Slate.

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Defenses

GPP Strategy for Draft Kings NFL Divisional Playoffs Slate

In my opinion, there are three keys to winning these small slate GPP tournaments. First, is having the right defense in your lineup. Ownership is typically fairly spread out on defenses, so hitting on the highest scoring defense can help set you above a large portion of the field.

The second key to winning small slate GPP tournaments is hitting on the right stack. Having the highest scoring quarterback and the pass-catcher or pass-catchers that see the highest correlating production is huge. A huge percentage of winning GPP lineups have had stacks built-in that went bananas. Hit on the right stack and your well on your way to cashing.

The third and final key to winning is having an original lineup. There is two ways you can attempt to do this. The first way is, try to target a sub-10% owned player to help set your lineup apart from the rest. Another way to differentiate your lineup from the pack is to avoid using all of the salary cap. However you go about it, separating yourself from the crowd is key.

Think about it, if everyone in your lineup is highly owned, chances are you will have the same lineup as many other players. This means, that even if you have the highest scoring lineup, you would likely be splitting the winnings. However, that doesn’t happen often because some savvy DFS player usually has the highest scoring lineup with a low-owned player in it which sets that lineup apart from the rest.

The idea behind playing a low owned player is simply that, to set yourself apart. That low owned player doesn’t even necessarily need to be a top scorer. It’s great if that player goes nuts, however, it’s more important that you have an original lineup that goes nuts. That way, when your lineup blows up, it catapults you above the rest of the competition. Here are some of my favorite stacks for this weekend, plus, 10 players that I think could fall into the lower ownership range and help set us apart from the crowd.

]]>756Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend Top Optionshttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/draft-kings-wild-card-weekend-top-options/
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:25:56 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=744Hey! Hey! Hey! Welcome back! In this article, I give you all of the players that jump off the page…

In this article, I give you all of the players that jump off the page at me on the Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend Slate. Many of these players will be the “chalk” this week. Unfortunately, on a small slate like this one, it will be hard to avoid rostering the chalk. However, there are some strategies to help you win. For more on my small slate strategy, and some contrarian plays for DFS this weekend, check out my Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend Lineup Options and Strategy article. As for my top plays, here are the players that I want the most exposure to across most of my Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend lineups.

Top Options for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

Top Quarterbacks for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

Deshaun Watson (6700) Watson can rack-up points with both his arm and his legs. In two games against the Colts this season, Watson scored 35.1 and 18.2 DK points. Watson has the potential for a big game running and passing the ball. Plus, it’s also noteworthy that the Colts @ Texans game, O/U(48.5), has the highest Vegas point total of all the playoff games this weekend.

Andrew Luck (6400) Luck has been the most consistent fantasy quarterback all season. In a game with the highest projected score, against a defense that he has shredded twice this season, Luck is my top quarterback for the Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend slate.

Russell Wilson (5700) Wilson is a big game quarterback. I can’t remember watching a nationally televised game that Wilson played poorly in. At his bargain price, Wilson has the potential to be a great value for DFS lineups this week.

Dak Prescott (5500) Prescott has the luxury of playing the Seahawks in Dallas. The Seahawks defense hasn’t been nearly as good on the road as they were playing at home. Meanwhile, the Cowboys and Prescott have played significantly better at home than on the road this season. All this sets Prescott up well on Wild Card Weekend.

Top Running Backs for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

Ezekiel Elliott (9000) Elliott is very likely to see a huge volume of carries and targets again this weekend. He’s one of a few players on the slate that has the potential to put up 30 DK points any given game. However, his price and popularity make him a candidate to fade in some GPP lineups.

Melvin Gordon (7700) Gordon has a tough matchup against the Ravens this week who rank in the top five defending the run. However, his expected volume keeps him in the conversation as a top RB option this week. Few running backs on this slate offer the kind of upside that Gordon does. The matchup is a little too scary for me to play Gordon in any cash game lineups but he certainly needs to be in some GPP lineups this week.

Chris Carson (6800) Carson has rushed for over 100 yards in his last three games and has at least one touchdown in each of his last four games. When the Seahawks played the Cowboys back in week three Carson carried the ball 32 times for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Hawks will almost certainly lean heavily on Carson again this week. If I play any cash games, I want Carson in those lineups.

Tarik Cohen (5400) After a couple of down games in the last two weeks it’s possible Cohen might go overlooked by some. The Eagles rank seventh against the run, however, they have given up the seventh most DK points to running backs. That bodes well for a pass-catching back like Cohen. His involvement in the passing game and big-play ability make him a good option for GPP lineups this week.

Lamar Miller (4900) Miller could be a great bargain at 4900 on Draft Kings. He has quietly been one of the most consistent performers over his last eight starts. The Colts have defended the run well this season. However, if the game remains close, Miller will likely see a good size workload. This game has the highest Vegas point total and I think Miller will have much lower ownership than some of the other starting running backs. For these reasons, I like using Miller in some of my GPP lineups on the Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend slate.

Top Wide Receivers for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

DeAndre Hopkins (8700) Nuk makes for a great play this week whether stacked with Watson or not. The only downside with Hopkins is his price and ownership. You can bet that he will be highly owned on this slate. For that reason, he does become a candidate for fading in some GPP lineups. However, I like pairing Hopkins up with Watson and Hilton, or with Luck and Hilton in many of my lineups this week.

T.Y. Hilton (7800) Hilton has made a living crushing the Texans. In their two meetings this season, Hilton put up 18.5 and 31.9 DK points. In his seven games against the Texans in Houston, Hilton averages 133.3 yards and 1.0 touchdown per game. As long as he is healthy enough to play this week, Hilton will be a good bet for some quality production. There’s little doubt that Hilton will be a popular DFS play this week, which also makes him a candidate to fade in some GPP lineups but not many. I like playing Hilton in cash games and in some Colts/Texans game-stacks for GPP’s.

Amari Cooper (7500) Cooper has helped to transform the Cowboys into a multidimensional team and the Cowboys have helped rejuvenate his career. With his route running skills and the presence of Zeke Elliot, Cooper is a threat to make big plays at any time. The Cowboys love to throw to him downfield on play-action. Cooper and Prescott have thrived playing at home in Dallas this season. I think the two make for a good GPP stack this week.

Doug Baldwin (6200) Baldwin had a rough start to the season but he has come on lately with four touchdowns in his last five games. Baldwin has amazing route-running skill and great hands. Wilson loves to look for Baldwin in the end zone. So, even if the Seahawks run more than they pass, Baldwin has the potential to put up points. Baldwin can be a nice pivot play in GPP’s off some of the more chalky options. I like stacking him with Wilson or opposite Prescott and Cooper in a game-stack.

Alshon Jeffery (5900) Though the Bears have a stifling defense, it’s their pass-rush that causes a lot of problems. The Eagles are well equipped to face this issue with one of the leagues best pass-protecting offensive lines in the league. If the Bears decide to key on Ertz this week, it could open things up a little more for the wide receivers. Lost in the storyline here is, the Bears are the team that cut bait on Jeffery and allowed him to go to the Eagles via free agency. A little extra motivation never hurts. His boom/bust potential for this week makes Jeffery a GPP option for me.

Top Tight Ends for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

Zach Ertz (6400) Ertz is in a similar situation to his teammate Jeffery for me. He has the potential for a huge game any week but this matchup is tough. I like playing Ertz in some GPP tournaments stacked with Foles. However, I feel that you can only play one of Ertz or Jeffery in a stack. Foles tends to favor one or the other during games. Ertz could also be played without Foles in lineups. He’s one of the premier tight ends in the league and is one of two top-tier tight ends on the slate.

Eric Ebron (5200) Ebron has a good matchup and a quarterback who is playing great. In his two matchups versus the Texans this season, Ebron put up 15 and 16.5 DK points respectively. I think Ebron will be among the players with the highest ownership on the slate and for good reason. I like Ebron in cash lineups and in GPP lineups with or without Luck.

Blake Jarwin (3300) Jarwin had a huge game in week 17, which will likely raise his ownership this week. I do think that Jarwin has the potential to outperform his 3300 price tag on this slate if the Cowboys end up throwing the ball a lot. However, he’s the third or fourth option in the Cowboys passing game so expectations should be tempered. I like using Jarwin in some of my Seahawks/Cowboys game-stacks or as a salary saver in some of my GPP lineups.

Top Defenses for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend

Chicago Bears (3400) The Bears have a ton of talent on their defense. Not only do they have an amazing pass rush, but they also rank first at stopping the run. The Eagles run game hasn’t been very good, so this game will likely come down to the Bears pass defense versus Foles and the passing game. The Eagles have a great o-line when it comes to pass protection. This should be a good matchup. However, I think you have to have some exposure to this Bears D with all those playmakers on the defense.

Baltimore Ravens (3000) The Ravens traveled to L.A. in week 16. In that game, the Ravens ran the ball down the Chargers throats. The defense was stifling. Holding the Chargers to only 10 points in that game. This time they will take on the Chargers at home in Baltimore and I expect more of the same strategy to be employed by the Ravens. The Ravens would be my choice for cash game lineups this week.

Philadelphia Eagles (2200) The defending champion Eagles showed everyone last year that they can go into games as underdogs and win. So, if I’m going to choose a team, outside of the Ravens and Bears, to lay my hopes with, then why not take the savings and go with the team that’s done it before. The Eagles have a good pass rush that could rattle Mitch Trubisky, who is playing in his first playoff game. In my opinion, the Eagles are worth a shot in some GPP lineups.

]]>744Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend Lineup Options and Strategyhttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/draft-kings-wild-card-weekend-lineup-options-and-strategy/
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:08:34 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=736Here we go! We have four Wild Card games this weekend and lots of money up for grabs on Draft…

]]>Here we go! We have four Wild Card games this weekend and lots of money up for grabs on Draft Kings. When playing on a small slate, such as this one, the lineup building strategy is a bit different. In my experience, game-stacking is the best way to maximize your chances of finding the optimal lineup build. The strategy is simple, yet effective. Try to determine which game will be the highest scoring. Then, roster a bunch of players from both sides of that game in an attempt to hit on some of the highest scoring players on the slate. However, there is a little more to it. Read on for more about my strategy for building GPP lineups and the players that I like for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend slate. Also, check out my Top Options for Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend.

Draft Kings Wild Card Slate Options

Top Stacks

Rather than just giving you a list of top players this week, I’ll give you my top game-stacks instead. Because, I feel that hitting on the right combination of players from the game with the highest number of points scored is more important on this small slate. Below are some of my top game-stacks for GPP tournament lineups on the Draft Kings Wild Card Weekend slate.

Running Back/Defense Stacks

My plan for this slate is to play these stacks, along with some other player combos, while mixing in at least one contrarian play in each lineup. Hitting on the right stack and the right contrarian player is how you pull ahead of the field in these small slate tournaments. Sure, I want to play players like Zach Ertz in my lineups, however, it’s wise to have a few lineups with other tight ends in them. Just in case one of them ends up scoring the most points above the rest of the tight ends. For instance: If Mark Andrews (at say 6% owned) ends up being the highest scoring tight end on the slate, the people who have him in their lineups will have a huge advantage over the majority of the field.

Now, I’m not saying to go load up Andrews in all of your lineups this week. Rather, I think you play some studs, stack some games, and throw some contrarian plays out there to see if you can get an edge over the majority in these contests. Make a few lineups that have some players that hardly anyone else will be playing and hope they crush. Then, you crush. That’s the basic idea.

Contrarian Plays for Draft Kings Wild Card Tournaments

There are a couple of ways to be contrarian when building lineups for GPP tournaments. One way to differentiate yourself is to not use all 50,000 of the salary cap. Build a few lineups that don’t use the whole cap. I have some lineups with 300-800 left over. There’s a very good chance that the perfect lineup for this slate will not add up to 50,000, so don’t worry about using the whole salary cap.

The second way to differentiate yourself from your opponents is to roster a lower owned or contrarian player. While it’s hard to find truly contrarian plays on a small slate like this, there are some players that I expect will be less-owned. These are players that have tougher matchups and/or lower expectations but could provide value at their lower ownership if they were to outperform the more popular options in their price range. Mixing one or two of these players into your lineups could help you to differentiate yourself from the rest of the field and hopefully help to propel you above it. Here are 10 players that I think will be on the lower end of the ownership spectrum, that have the potential to outperform the other players at their positions or in their price range.

]]>We have 15 games to choose players from for our week 17 Draft Kings main slate lineups. In this article, I’ll give you some of my top options for the week to play on the main slate. I look through the Vegas lines, analyze the matchups, and isolate the players that have advantageous matchups for us to exploit with our DFS lineups. Here are the players that are in the best position to provide optimal value for our week 17 Draft Kings main slate lineups.

Top Options for the Week 17 Draft Kings Main Slate

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)

Week 17 Draft Kings Options

Quarterbacks

Matt Ryan (6300) Ryan travels to Tampa Bay this week to take on the Buccaneers, a team that he scored 30.5 DK points against in week six. Vegas sees this matchup as a high-scoring, close game (O/U 51 Atlanta -1). If this game goes as planned, Ryan could provide great value for our week 17 Draft Kings lineups. So long as Julio Jones plays this week, I like Ryan as my cash game QB.

Aaron Rodgers (6300) Though the Packers are out of playoff contention, Rodgers appears to be extremely motivated to finish this season strong. Last week he put up 45.9 DK points versus the New York Jets. This week he gets another juicy matchup versus the Detroit Lions. I think Rodgers goes out with a boom this week.

Jameis Winston (6100) Winston is at home this week to take on the Falcons, a team he put up 35.7 DK points against in week six. This should be a close game with lots of passing from both quarterbacks. Winston should provide good value and can be used in cash or GPP’s.

Josh Allen (6000) Allen makes for a nice GPP play here in week 17 on Draft Kings. He will play the Miami Dolphins at home. Allen put up 33.7 DK points in a week 13 matchup against the Fins. I like stacking Robert Foster and/or Zay Jones with him in a few GPP lineups.

Running Backs

Saquon Barkley (8200) Barkley will take on the Dallas Cowboys this week who have nothing to play for as they are locked into the four seed for the NFC playoffs. Barkley scored 24.8 DK points against Dallas in week two versus the first team defense. Imagine what he will do to the second stringers. Barkley is useful in both cash and GPP lineups this week.

James Conner (7500) Conner appears to be on track to make his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers starting lineup this week. He has a juicy matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this week, in a must-win game. Antonio Brown is questionable to play with a knee injury. This means the Steelers could lean on Conner to carry them to victory. I expect a maximum effort from Conner this week, however, make sure all the reports indicate that he will start and receive a full workload.

Chris Carson (6500) Carson missed the Seattle Seahawks first game against the Arizona Cardinals back in week four. Mike Davis wound up starting and putting up 31.4 DK points in that contest. This time it will be Carson who is set to get the majority of carries versus the Cardinals last-ranked rushing defense. Carson seems like a safe enough play for cash this week on Draft Kings.

Sony Michel (5200) Michel gets the New York Jets at home this week who rank 26th in rushing yards allowed per game. The New England Patriots passing game took a hit with the loss of Josh Gordon so I expect them to lean on Michel and the run game to lead them to victory. Being home favorites this week sets up a scenario where they should be able to do just that.

Wide Receivers

JuJu Smith-Schuster (8300) I expect Smith-Schuster to bounce back in a big way this week after a tough game last week. He’s priced up a bit, but a good matchup, in a must-win game against the Bengals, is a great spot to target JuJu for our GPP lineups.

Davante Adams (8000) Adams is dealing with a knee injury of unknown severity. However, if he is to take the field against the Lions this week, I want him in my lineups. Adams has been as consistent as they come at the wide receiver position this season. He has had an 18 points floor and 30 points ceiling over the past seven games. If he’s good to go Sunday, I like Adams in cash and GPP lineups. Editor’s note: (Ruled out for Sunday)

Julian Edelman (7600) Edelman is a cash game staple for me. He has a bankable target share every week. This week he gets the Jets who rank 31st in DK points allowed to the wide receiver position.

Jordy Nelson (4900) Jordy has 29 catches in his last four games. He has yet to produce 100 yards or a touchdown in any of those games. However, with the number of targets he’s been getting, I’m hopeful that this will be the week for some positive regression. The Kansas City Chiefs yield the second most receiving yards and sixth most DK points to receivers.

Tight Ends

Travis Kelce (7200) His price is high, however, I’m hoping that will scare off some ownership on Kelce. The last time Kelce played the Oakland Raiders in week 13, he had a huge game putting up 42.8 DK points. I like Kelce in GPP lineups this week.

Evan Engram (5300) With Odell Beckham Jr. ruled out this week, Engram should once again be Eli Manning’s top target in the passing game. In the past three games with Beckham out of the lineup, Engram has been targeted 23 times. He’s my cash game tight end this week.

Christopher Herndon (3400) Herndon has a good matchup versus the Patriots this week. He has been a favorite target for Sam Darnold when facing tough outside cornerbacks as the Patriots have in their secondary. Herndon could provide good value if he sees somewhere near the eight targets he had against the Patriots in week 12. I like Herndon in some of my GPP lineups this week.

]]>https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/week-17-draft-kings-main-slate-options/feed/1728Week 16 Draft Kings Main Slate Optionshttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/week-16-draft-kings-main-slate-options/
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:19:20 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=722With the NFL regular season in its final stages, so too is our beloved fantasy football season. Many will now…

]]>With the NFL regular season in its final stages, so too is our beloved fantasy football season. Many will now turn their efforts towards NFL DFS. That’s right everyone, fresh fish! This is one of my favorite times of the year. when many of the DFS pros are spending valuable time on NBA DFS and many new players are arriving on the scene fresh for the taking. The week 16 Draft Kings main slate is where all the big action will go down.

Each week here at Fantasy Football Pro Strategies I do my best to find the players in the best positions to provide us with optimal returns for our Draft Kings lineups.I’ve sorted through all of the matchups and built my projections for all of the players that I found interesting this week. Then, I cross-referenced with the player pricing on Draft Kings. From there, I have isolated the players that I expect to provide us with the best returns. Here are my top week 16 Draft Kings main slate options. These are the players that I intend to have the most exposure to across my week 16 Draft Kings main slate lineups.

Top Week 16 Draft Kings Main Slate Options

Week 16 Draft Kings Optimal Plays

Quarterbacks

Deshaun Watson (6600) Watson has been a steady producer down the stretch. His rushing abilities as both a passer and runner give him a relatively high floor and high ceiling. Watson is an option for both cash and GPP’s because of this.

Matt Ryan (6100) Ryan has thrown the ball a ton this season. With the loss of Ito Smith this past week the Falcons are running out of running backs. This could mean that Ryan will have to throw even more this week. I like stacking Ryan with Jones or Hooper this week in some GPP lineups. If Hooper is unable to play, Calvin Ridley becomes an intriguing option.

Josh Allen (5800) Allen has been a good option for DFS lately. His ability to hit the deep pass and the ability to take off and run has helped him to rack up the fantasy points. I like the idea if stacking Allen and his top deep threat Robert Foster in some GPP lineups with the hope that the two connect on a few of those deep passes again this week.

Sam Darnold (4900) Darnold will be playing at home this week against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have allowed the third most fantasy points to the quarterback position this season. Darnold and his receiver Anderson Have been clicking lately. This means a Darnold/Anderson stack is in order for the week 16 Draft Kings main slate.

Running Backs

Ezekiel Elliott (9000) Elliot gets the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home this week. The Bucs have given up the third most points to the running back position this season. The Cowboys are favored by seven points, so you can start Elliott with confidence. If you can fit him in, then get him in.

Joe Mixon (7100) Mixon has been the primary offensive weapon in Cincinnati now for a couple of weeks. Now, with Tyler Boyd ruled out, the Bengals will have no choice but to lean on Mixon heavily again this week. I expect Mixon to get plenty of carries and targets this week so he is a good option for cash or GPP’s.

Dalvin Cook (6900) Cook doesn’t have a particularly good matchup this week facing the Detriot Lions defense. However, the Lions are struggling overall as a team right now. The likelihood of the Vikings maintaining a lead and running the ball throughout this game are high. Cooks talent and volume put him in play for cash lineups again this week.

Marlon Mack (5500) Mack might be a popular option this week after he exploded on the Cowboys last week. He gets the New York Giants at home this week, a team that has given up the third most points to the running back position. I believe that Mack is worth using in cash or GPP’s now that the Colts offensive line is healthy and the team is committing to the run.

James White (5200) White had 13 targets thrown his way the last time the Patriots played the Buffalo Bills. That was with Gordon in the lineup. Now, without a reliable outside receiver, look for most of Brady’s passes to be distributed inside the hashes to Edelman, White, and Gronk. White could have a big game this week. I like his price and matchup. White is a good GPP option this week.

Wide Receivers

Julio Jones (8700) Jones disappointed in his first matchup against the Carolina Panthers when they played earlier in the season. I’m hoping that will drive his ownership down a bit this week. I like stacking Jones in some GPP lineups with Ryan with the hopes of hitting on this potentially low owned stack.

Davante Adams (8500) Adams has a good matchup against the New York Jets and a bankable target share. He’s a fairly safe option for cash and a great stacking partner with Rodgers in GPP’s.

Julian Edelman (7200) With Josh Gordon now suspended, Edelman is the most reliable wide receiver left on the field for Brady to target. Edelman should see a ton of targets per usual again this week, so fire him up in your cash lineups.

Alshon Jeffery(5300) The Eagles get another tough matchup this week with the Houston Texans coming to town. This game could either be a shootout or a blowout, but either way, I expect Jeffrey to once again be a favorite target for Nick Foles this week. Jeffrey is still hard to trust for cash lineups but he can certainly be used in GPP lineups. Either, stacked with Foles or in a game-stack with Watson and one of his receivers.

Robby Anderson (4500) With Quincy Enunwa out against the Packers this week Anderson should remain the top target for Darnold once again. Anderson has proven to be a boom/bust player, so he is best utilized in GPP’s. However, he has a good matchup and has proven to be more boom than bust as of late, so I wouldn’t fault you if you like him as a salary-saving option in cash.

Tight Ends

Zach Ertz (5900) Ertz has had a couple of down games in back-to-back weeks now. I’m hoping those tough games will scare away some ownership on Ertz this week so that we can capitalize on his good matchup. Ertz is a GPP option for me this week. He can be stacked with Foles, or used in a game-stack with Watson and one of the Texans receivers.

Cameron Brate (3900) Brate has the luxury of being the only pass-catching tight end left playing for the pass-heavy Bucs. This weeks opponent, the Cowboys, have good cornerbacks which tend to funnel passes inside. The Cowboys aren’t great at covering tight ends as they rank in the bottom half of the league. As seven-point dogs in this game, it’s likely that the Bucs will be throwing a bunch. Brate is my cash lineup tight end for this slate.

Austin Hooper (3700) Hooper had a big game against the Carolina Panthers earlier in the season. As a matter of fact, many tight ends have had big weeks against the Panthers. They rank 29th vs. the position on the season. So, if Hooper (knee/ankle) is good to go for this game, he will be good for GPP lineups on the week 16 Draft Kings main slate.

]]>722Week 16 Waiver Wire and Streaming Optionshttps://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/week-16-waiver-wire-and-streaming-options/
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:01:45 +0000https://fantasyfootballprostrategies.com/?p=710Here we are, the dwindling few who have outlasted, outwitted, and outplayed our opponents. Most of you didn’t get here…

]]>Here we are, the dwindling few who have outlasted, outwitted, and outplayed our opponents. Most of you didn’t get here by making wholesale changes to your lineups through the waiver wire every week. Instead, your rosters are probably pretty well stocked. However, a key week 16 waiver wire pickup, whether for you to use or to block your opponent from using, could be the difference between winning and losing. So, make sure to do your due diligence if you are still playing for something. Here are few players that might be available on the week 16 waiver wire in your league that could help you or help your opponent out this week. Enjoy the last few weeks of the season everyone and good luck to those of you playing for the title.

Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire and Streaming Options for Week 16

Week 16 Waiver Wire

RB. Jamaal Williams– With Aaron Jones going down in week 15 with an injury, Williams will step in as the starter in Green Bay until Jones returns. Williams wasn’t particularly effective at the beginning of the season when he was the starting running back but now late in the season, it’s more likely that he will see some more touches which could lead to more production.

RB. Elijah McGuire– With Isaiah Crowell now on IR, McGuire is locked-in as the Jets starting tailback. He saw 21 touches this past weekend and should continue to see such usage. He’s worth snagging off of the week 16 waiver wire.

QB. Josh Allen– Allen is an amazing athlete who is now beginning to find his way here late in the season. If he is still available and you’re still streaming quarterbacks he makes for an intriguing upside play this week against the Patriots.

WR.Robert Foster– Foster is balling out down the stretch. He’s a nice WR3 with upside if you are looking for help there. He now has double-digit fantasy output in four out of his last five games.

RB. John Kelly– Gurley has been hampered by a knee injury the past few weeks. If the Rams decide to rest their stud back to get him right for the playoffs, Kelly would step in as the starter. If you are a Gurley investor who reads my material and you don’t have Gurley handcuffed with Kelly already, shame on you.

RB. Alfred Blue–Lamar Miller suffered an ankle injury in week 15. It’s unclear if it will cause him to miss anytime, however, if he were to miss any time it would be Blue taking over the lead back role for the Texans.

WR. Robby Anderson– Anderson has had back-to-back big games. We have seen Anderson get on hot streaks before and it looks like he may be heating up down the stretch. Anderson is a shoot-for-the-moon WR3 with huge upside but has the potential bust if he doesn’t connect on the big plays.

WR. Jordy Nelson– Nelson suddenly has come alive here late in the season. Nelson has 22 catches in the past three games but has not surpassed 97 yards in any of those games so he makes for a good WR3 in PPR.

WR. Tim Patrick and DaeSean Hamilton– I like Hamilton a little more but Patrick can be useful in deeper leagues. Hamilton has seven catches in his last two games playing in the slot for the Broncos. However, Patrick is an intriguing because of his size and big-play upside playing on the outside.

RB. Kalen Ballage– This is a deeper league grab here. However, with Frank Gore likely to miss time after being helped off the field this past weekend, Ballage could see enough usage to be relevant for the rest of the season or as long as Gore is out. (Update: Frank Gore has been placed on IR. Move Ballage up the priority list to just behind McGuire).

RB. Keith Ford– Ford could be the last man standing at the running back position for the Bills this season. If none of the injured backs who are slotted above him on the depth chart can go, Ford could get the start for the Bills vs. the Patriots this week.

RB. Brian Hill–Ito Smith was sent to IR on Monday opening up a spot in the offense for Hill. With nothing left to play for this season, I expect the Falcons will give Hill a look and not ride Tevin Coleman heavily like some other analysts think they will. However, this is a deep league dart throw at best. The Falcons haven’t run the ball all that much or all that well this season anyway.

]]>We have 11 games to pick players from this week on the Draft Kings Week 15 Main Slate. Looking at the Vegas point totals you will find that only one game has a total over 50 points (Patriots at Steelers 54). You can bet that the top fantasy assets in that game will be highly owned this week. So, what to do? Play AB or not? Well, no need to fret. Because, I’ve analyzed the matchups, projections, and pricing. From there, I compile my list of players that are in the best positions to give us optimal value. Furthermore, I break down why I like each player and whether they are best utilized in cash or GPP lineups. Here are the top options for the Draft Kings Week 15 Main Slate.

Top Options for the Week 15 Draft Kings Main Slate

Draft Kings Week 15 Optimal Plays

Quarterbacks

Ben Roethlisberger (6600) The Patriots at Steelers game has the highest Vegas point total of all the games on this slate and it’s not even close. The point total (54) is 6.5 points higher than the next closest game (Cowboys at Colts 47.5). Ben can be used in cash and GPP lineups this week.

Andrew Luck (6400) Luck has been about as consistent a fantasy quarterback as there is this season (over 22 DK points in 10 out of 13 games). Luck can also be played in all formats on the Draft Kings Week 15 Main Slate because of his consistency.

Tom Brady (5900) Brady is a good candidate for GPP lineups this week. Vegas sees this game as having the highest projected points on this slate. Gronk, Edelman, and James White are all good options for stacking with Brady in a game where he will likely need to win with his arm.

Nick Mullens (4800) Mullens makes for a good value play in cash, or a good tournament play stacked with some of his pass-catchers. Pettis and Kittle would be the top options for stacking with Mullens on Draft Kings in week 15. Pettis is listed as questionable so be sure to check his status before games start if you intend to use him.

Running Backs

Ezekiel Elliott (9000) If you can fit him in your lineup Elliott usually winds up making it worth your while. His volume and production speaks for itself.

Dalvin Cook (6500) Now fully healthy Cook has been highly productive with his touches. With the recent change at offensive coordinator, expect the Vikings offense to refocus on the run game this week. With the potential for more touches and a nice matchup versus the 3rd worse rushing defense (Dolphins) Cook is a good option in both cash and GPP’s.

Chris Carson (5600) With Rashaad Penny already ruled out for Sunday Carson should be in position to once again receive a heavy workload. I think you can play Carson with confidence in all formats this week. Nobody runs the ball more than the Seahawks this season.

Kenneth Dixon (3500) Dixon is more of a GPP tournament play for me this week. He has a great price and matchup. However, his workload is a bit unknown. It was a toss-up between he and Zach Zenner in this spot for me this week. Both are boom/bust GPP plays this week.

Wide Receivers

Antonio Brown (8500) Brown is a beast at home and tends to show up in big games. This game against the Pats is probably the most important game of the season for the Steelers so expect Brown to show out. He makes for a good stacking partner for Roethlisberger in GPP lineups.

Julian Edelman (7200) Edelman remains a key cog in the Patriots passing game. He should see his usual high volume of passes this weekEdelman should be able to make good against Steelers slot corner Cameron Sutton. He can be used alone in cash or in GPP lineups stacked with Brady.

T.Y. Hilton (6800) Hilton has seen 35 targets thrown his way the past three weeks. He’s well known for his explosive plays, then add in this kind of volume, and he’s a great option in all formats on Draft Kings in week 15.

Dede Westbrook (4500) Westbrook is a talented receiver playing on a bad passing team. However, he did show some nice rapport with new starting quarterback Cody Kessler last week (7 catches 88 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets). Westbrook is a nice pivot off of a chalk Pettis this week in GPP tournaments.

Dante Pettis (4400) If Pettis gets the green light to play this week he will have a good matchup at home against the Seahawks who he toasted for a 5/129/2 game just two weeks ago. Pettis can be used in cash or in GPP’s paired with Mullens.

Tight Ends

George Kittle (6300) Kittle has shown that he can explode for a big game anytime. He’s better utilized in GPP lineups this week because the matchup is a tough one versus the Seahawks who have defended the tight end position well this year.

Eric Ebron (5900) With 33 targets the past three weeks you can fire up Ebron in your DFS lineups with confidence. The Cowboys give up the tenth most points to tight ends this season so I like Ebron in both cash and GPP lineups on the Draft Kings Week 15 Main Slate.

Rob Gronkowski (5800) Gronk finally had a good game last week catching all eight of his targets for 107 yards and a touchdown. He has a good matchup this week in the highest projected scoring game. Pairing Gronk with Brady seems like a good idea in some GPP lineups on this slate.

Anthony Firkser (2900) If you decide to punt the tight end position in your lineup, then Titans rookie tight end Anthony Firkser would be a decent low-cost option. He will take over as the pass-catching tight end for an injured Jonnu Smith (IR). The Titans utilize the tight end position in their passing game often and especially in the red zone. It’s possible for Firkser to return good value at this low price this week.

]]>If you like to play the NFL’s premier players in your Draft Kings lineups, then the Draft Kings Week 15 Thursday through Monday slate is the slate for you. We have two games on Saturday so just be aware of that when playing DFS this week. A lot of the high-end running backs such as Todd Gurley, Christian McCaffrey, Melvin Gordon, Nick Chubb, and Phillip Lindsay all play in non-Sunday games this week. Which means, if you want to play these players on a full DFS slate, then you will have to get in on the Draft Kings Week 15 Thursday-Monday slate.

Looking at the players and pricing for this slate you will find that the upper echelon stud running backs are priced way up. So are some of the elite wide receivers and tight ends. However, fear not, because I have sorted through all of the team’s matchups, as well as each individual players matchups. Then, I built my projections for the players that I targeted through my matchups analysis. Next, I cross-referenced my projections with the player pricing over on Draft Kings. From there, I compile my list of players that are in the best positions to give us optimal returns for our Draft Kings lineups. Here are the top options for the Draft Kings Week 15 Thursday-Monday slate.

Top Options for the Draft Kings Week 15 Thursday-Monday Slate

Draft Kings Week 15 Optimal Plays

Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes (6900) Mahomes has been outstanding every week this season except for last week against the Ravens who have held everyone in check lately. I like Mahomes to bounce back this week at home Thursday night vs. the Chargers. Mahomes should be a contender for both cash and GPP tournament lineups just about every week, and this week is no exception.

Jared Goff (6400) Goff is another bounce-back candidate this week. He’s back in the comfy confines of the L.A. Coliseum where he has been money for DFS this season. I like Goff mostly in my GPP lineups this week and my favorite receiver to pair him with this week is Cooks.

Josh Allen (5800) Allen has had three good weeks in a row. His pricing on Draft Kings has not yet caught up to his output, so get while the getting is good. I’m good with Allen in GPP lineups this week. His rushing ability and rocket arm makes his ceiling immense.However, you should be warned that the Lions D has only given up 62 rushing yards to quarterbacks all season. This is why he is a GPP option only for me this week.

Nick Mullens (4800) Mullens torched the Seahawks two weeks ago in Seattle. Now, playing them at home this week he makes for a nice DFS play. I like pairing him with Kittle and/or Pettis in some of my GPP lineups. He could be used in cash if you want to cram in some high-priced players at other positions, however, I prefer him more as a GPP play because of the high ceiling but limited floor that Mullens offers.

Running Backs

Nick Chubb (6800) Chubb has come back down to earth a bit in his last two games. However, he has stayed involved in both the running and passing game and has scored a touchdown in each of his last five games. Hopefully, the results from the last two weeks will cause his ownership to be lower this week. I like the upside he provides and think he can be used in either cash or GPP’s this week.

Phillip Lindsay (6700) Lindsay is another player who’s price and upside I like this week. After a week where he was the chalk and let everyone down by having just an average week, I’m going back to him with the hopes of lower ownership. Lindsay is a great play in all formats this week playing at home against the Browns.

Lamar Miller (5300) The Texans have been pounding the rock a ton in the second half of this season. Miller has been the beneficiary of all the extra attempts he’s been getting. He has the 7th most carries and third most rushing yard over the past four games. Miller has also been involved in the passing game receiving 10 targets the past four games as well. He makes for a nice pivot for GPP lineups off of a chalk Justin Jackson. Miller’s projected volume makes him a good option for all formats but I prefer him mostly for GPP lineups.

Justin Jackson (4900) Jackson is only an option if Gordon is ruled out of Thursday’s game. With Ekeler already ruled out, if Gordon can’t go that leaves Jackson to carry the load. In that case, his projected volume and low price would make him a decent RB2 play in all formats.

Damien Williams (4100) Williams makes for a nice value play this week if Spencer Ware isn’t able to play. It’s Williams abilities in the passing game that makes him an intriguing option for Draft Kings with the point per reception scoring format. Williams will most certainly be the chalk this week if Ware is indeed ruled out. So play him in cash, but he is a fade candidate for GPP tournaments.

Wide Receivers

Antonio Brown (8500) Brown is a beast at home. I don’t see how the Patriots defense can cover both he and JuJu Smith-Schuster. When playing at home this season more often than not it has been Brown who has had the bigger games.

Brandin Cooks (7300) Cooks is another player that plays his best football at home. I like pairing him with Goff in some GPP lineups this week. I’m expecting a high energy performance from the Rams after a tough loss in Chicago last week.

T.Y. Hilton (6800) Hilton has added another dimension to his game lately. Not only is he an explosive downfield threat but he has also been a target monster in the mold of a possession receiver the past few weeks. Lately, a high concentration of Andrew Lucks targets have been aimed at Hilton. For these reasons, I like Hilton for both cash and GPP lineups this week.

Dante Pettis (4400) Pettis has become a favorite target for Nick Mullens these last few weeks. With Pierre Garçon now on IR Pettis is locked into the 49ers starting lineup. I like pairing him with Mullens as a stack in GPP lineups. These two both had big games against this weeks opponent the Seahawks just two weeks ago. Pettis had 32.7 DK points and Mullens had 26.7. I like Pettis in both cash and GPP lineups this week.

Curtis Samuel (4300)Cam Newton has attempted the fourth most passes over the last four games. Samuel is seeing a decent amount of targets and has a good matchup this week. I expect the Panthers to pass a lot again this week while playing the Saints. Samuel is a nice value play on Draft Kings at his low price but still probably best utilized for GPP lineups.

Tight Ends

George Kittle (6300) Kittle has had at least nine targets in each his last four games. I’m hoping that the slightly tougher matchup versus the Seahawks defense will scare some people away. Kittle is just about matchup proof in my opinion and worth playing in all formats this week.

Eric Ebron (5900) Ebron has scored over 16 DK points in four of the last five games. He should see a good target share and has a good matchup at home versus the Cowboys who have given up the 10th most points to tight ends this season. Fire Ebron up in all formats.

Jared Cook (5600) Since loosing Amari Cooper the Raiders passing game runs through Cook now. They have a nice matchup this week against the Bengals who have given up over 273 passing yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game this season. Get Cook in some lineups in case he goes off again this week. Cook can still be a bit inconsistent so I like him as a GPP play this week On the Draft Kings Week 15 Thursday-Monday Sl